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The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Gardners Drive, Kensington, Liverpool, Merseyside, L6 7UR, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.3 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
892
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.8, the school performs in the top 92% nationally, although the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 45%, which is below the national average. The recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need development. While the school has a limited number of students entering the EBacc, overall parent satisfaction may vary given the current performance metrics.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.8 | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 45% | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 23% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.3%
Black African16.8%
Other13.7%
White Other10.7%
Mixed Other4.8%
Black Other3.6%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.41718, -2.94411 · L6 7UR
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN144493
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteasfaonline.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Academy of St Francis of Assisi rated by Ofsted?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2024.
Is The Academy of St Francis of Assisi a good school?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi scores 5.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Academy of St Francis of Assisi in GCSEs?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.8. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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